Economic And Social Changes In The 1920's

The 1920’s was a time of major change, both politically and socially, for America. People such as Babe Ruth, Henry Ford, and Charles Lindbergh greatly impacted America and were treated as heroes.This economic and social change occurred as a result of World War One. It brought hope and enlightenment, the role of women changed, and sports and entertainment stars were celebrated. Often named the roaring twenties, the 1920’s changed the way America is today. Henry Ford played a major role in the economic changes in the 1920’s. He invented the moving assembly line. Henry used the assembly line to lower prices of automobiles and make them more affordable for the common family. With affordable cars, the economy boomed. Soon everyone owned an automobile. This created a change in the way people lived their lives and altered America's landscape. Automobiles …show more content…
Steeples on building could be built to look like ice cream cones or refreshment stands could be built to look like dogs or ducks. Buildings were designed to represent the product they sold. Automobiles not changed the landscape but changed the visual commodities that came with it.
Along with billboards, roadside businesses were created. Before the major boom of automobiles and the changes it brought, there were settlements on the outskirts of cities. These settlements included farmers and small services areas for automobile traffic. Modest cabins and shacks attracted motorist. These shacks and cabins eventually became “motels”. Not long after motels came roadside restaurants. Hundreds of “Mom and Pop” eateries spread across the America that served quick meals and sometimes full course dinners. Roadside businesses changed the physical, cultural, and economic